BP (BP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 415% Above Median

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Price $46.96
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What is BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BP BP +2.24% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 415% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates BP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 754 Oil & Gas companies, BP ranks better than 82.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), BP's current share price is $46.96. BP's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $35.11. BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.78
Current: 0.34

During the past years, BP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.78. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.26.

BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.49% of 754 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs BP: 0.34

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BP's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $29.493. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $35.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BP  (NYSE:BP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BP Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 0.98 0.99 1.34 1.05

BP vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.96/35.114
=1.34

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BP's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BP's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=29.493/142.3000*142.3000
=29.493

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.3000.

BP Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 29.478 101.500 41.327
201612 29.891 102.200 41.619
201703 30.334 102.700 42.030
201706 29.968 103.500 41.202
201709 30.393 104.300 41.466
201712 30.416 105.000 41.221
201803 30.737 105.100 41.616
201806 30.573 105.900 41.082
201809 30.936 106.600 41.296
201812 30.308 107.100 40.269
201903 30.718 107.000 40.852
201906 30.740 107.900 40.540
201909 29.626 108.400 38.891
201912 29.849 108.500 39.148
202003 26.879 108.600 35.220
202006 24.550 108.800 32.109
202009 24.337 109.200 31.714
202012 25.375 109.400 33.006
202103 26.733 109.700 34.677
202106 27.659 111.400 35.331
202109 26.768 112.400 33.889
202112 27.692 114.700 34.355
202203 24.273 116.500 29.648
202206 25.574 120.500 30.201
202209 23.698 122.300 27.573
202212 27.698 125.300 31.456
202303 29.547 126.800 33.159
202306 29.553 129.400 32.499
202309 30.834 130.100 33.725
202312 30.483 130.500 33.239
202403 30.540 131.600 33.023
202406 29.906 133.000 31.997
202409 29.691 133.500 31.648
202412 29.638 135.100 31.218
202503 29.628 136.100 30.978
202506 30.692 138.400 31.557
202509 30.081 138.900 30.817
202512 28.867 139.900 29.362
202603 29.797 140.800 30.114
202606 29.493 142.300 29.493

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 mean?
BP (BP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BP and its competitors. This is 415% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, BP ranks #132 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 415% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.78. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. BP's value of 1.34 is 5.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BP ranks #132 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BP has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BP ranks #132 out of 754 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BP in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. BP's value of 1.34 is 5.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BP's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 1.27, BP has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.27, based on 754 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 5.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 415% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP (BP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.37, compared to a current price of $46.96 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 415% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 5.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.27. BP's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BP (BP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BP (BP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.96 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.37. GuruFocus considers BP to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (415% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: $41.37 vs. price of $46.96 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#132 of 754)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1 St James\'s Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 4PD
BP is an integrated energy company that explores for, produces, and refines oil and gas around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, proved hydrocarbon reserves stood at 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 56% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a total crude distillation capacity of 1.56 million barrels of oil per day.
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